Windows Phone 8 will finally deliver in-app purchases — Everyone else already does it, so it was about time that Microsoft jumped on the in-app purchasing bandwagon. With the debut of Windows Phone 8, Microsoft will now offer developers the ability to deliver additional content, upgrades and media via an integrated purchasing tool.

Windows Phone 8's new, even more personal Start screen — Windows Phone 8 will sport a new Start screen that builds on the personalization features of the Windows Phone 7.5 interface, making it even more customizable and personal. The core concept of the Start screen is the live tiles.

Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 finally gets a ‘real’ Windows core — Summary: The rumors were true: Windows Embedded is out and the Windows NT kernel is in with Microsoft's Windows Phone 8. — Microsoft execs have always been reticent to talk about the guts of its Windows Phone (and its predecessor, Windows Mobile) operating systems.

Microsoft kept PC partners in dark about Surface — (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp kept its personal computer partners largely in the dark about its plans to launch a competing tablet computer, with some long-time collaborators learning of the new gadget only days before its unveiling, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Apple, Google to face off in key smartphone hearing — (Reuters) - Apple Inc will try to salvage a high-profile lawsuit against Google Inc's Motorola Mobility unit on Wednesday at a crucial hearing in the smartphone patent wars between the two tech companies.

RIM's Job Cuts Under Way as Company Seeks $1B in Savings — Research In Motion Ltd. (RIM), the struggling maker of the BlackBerry smartphone, is cutting jobs as part of a broad cost-saving effort aimed at trimming $1 billion in operating expenses. — “RIM has committed to achieving …

Galaxy Quest: One Phone Aimed at All Networks — While smartphones based on Google's Android operating system collectively outsell Apple's iPhone, no single Android phone has risen to become a giant hit the way the iPhone has. Instead, there has been a profusion of often-confusing models …

New Incubators Focus on Hardware — Arye Barnehama had an idea for a headband that could measure a person's level of focus. So last year, he recruited people with the know-how to design software and arrange circuit boards to help build it. — “We had a really great foundation for the company,” he said.

Bringing Like to Mobile — People share content on the web every day using the Like button. While this has been a key part of how people share, mobile apps have not been able to integrate the functionality. Now they can. — The new Open Graph built-in like action makes it easier for people to share content from your app.

Swype's new “living keyboard” doesn't just predict, it learns — Swype, the text input interface now common on Android phones, just got a whole lot smarter. New owner Nuance Communications is updating Swype with the same sophisticated contextual language technologies it uses in its speech recognition products.

Facebook hides page content from logged-out users — Facebook pages are no longer visible to users who are logged out of the social network. — Users who visit fan pages without being signed into Facebook will not be able to see any details on a page's Timeline besides a login dialog.

Yahoo Says It'S In Patent Settlement Talks With Facebook — Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO), owner of the largest U.S. Web portal, is in talks to resolve a patent-infringement dispute with Facebook Inc. (FB), according to a court filing. — Lawyers for Yahoo asked U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White …

Finnish government won't buy Nokia shares: PM — (Reuters) - Prime Minister Jyrki Katainen said the Finnish government will not consider purchasing Nokia shares, quashing hopes the government would help support the company's plunging stock. — “This is not our business.

PayPal.com Gets a Makeover — No, it's not your imagination. We are a little prettier now. After months of hard work by our marketing, design and web development teams we're thrilled to announce that our website, PayPal.com, has been completely redesigned.

HotelTonight ExpandsTo The UK, Former Jetsetter Leads The Charge — HotelTonight, the last-minute discounted hotels booking app, is bringing its service to the UK, with an initial service in London launching today. In addition, Heather Leisman, most recently of the troubled Jetsetter travel startup, has joined as MD for Europe.